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| | BIG BEN | One of Canada's show jumping horses, oil painting |
 | | He would go on to become World Cup champion of show jumping horses in 1988 and 1989, winner of the Spruce Meadows Masters’ grand prix (Alberta), gold medalist twice at Pan American Games in 1987, and the winner of over fifty grand prix victories throughout the world during the 80s and 90s. |
 | | Ian purchased the arrogant-looking horse for $45,000, and brought him to the rolling hills of Millar Brooke in Perth, Ontario. |
 | | Big Ben preferred the company of children to adults, LOVED bran muffins, chose green apples over red, and when running hard, made a loud noise in his throat. |
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